Pound cake vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pound cake and cookie dough
- Pound cake has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and phosphorus; however, cookie dough is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, copper, and selenium.
- Cookie dough's daily need coverage for manganese is 28% more.
- Pound cake contains 18 times more vitamin A than cookie dough. Pound cake contains 70µg of vitamin A, while cookie dough contains 4µg.
- Cookie dough contains less cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +595.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
5.4 g
Fats:
18.9 g
Carbs:
59.1 g
Water:
15.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.592 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +248.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.751g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.765mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 10.531g | 19% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 0.177mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 24mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.04µg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 13.96g | 18.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.148mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.14mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.5g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 4µg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9.1µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 2.592g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 104mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.234mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 424kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 377mg | 294mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 1.865mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.372mg | 2% |
| Folate | 42µg | 35µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 59.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 5.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 56.6g | N/A |
| Potassium | 149mg | 147mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 4.751g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cookie dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cookie dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (54)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.